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Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Formalisation Benefits
The majority of artisanal and small-scale mining activities operate informally, which means they take place illegally without the required licences and permits. Despite the existence of legal frameworks for ASM in many countries around the world,...
Implications of the COVID-19 and the recent lockdown lift on the Zimbabwean Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector
Initially, the ASGM sector had been rendered non-essential, and operators were placed under lockdown with other non-critical sectors. However, miners and other stakeholders advocated for an exception, articulating the sustainability challenges arising from the lockdown, and...
ZMF Issues New, Urgent Warning as Nationwide Flooding Creates Mining Crisis
With severe flooding now paralysing communities across Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) President Ms Henrietta Rushwaya has issued a new and critical warning, stating that the saturated conditions present an immediate, nationwide threat to mining safety,...
Rushwaya Outlines Strategic Blueprint to Formalise and Empower Nation’s Artisanal Miners
In a sweeping vision for transformation, Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) President Henrietta Rushwaya has unveiled a comprehensive strategic roadmap designed to formalise, professionalise, and significantly grow the country’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, which is...
Blessing Hungwe Crowned Global Influencer of the Year at Women in Mining Awards
Zimbabwean miner and women’s empowerment champion Blessing Hungwe was named Global Influencer of the Year at the 2nd Annual Women in Mining Awards, an accolade that honoured her impact and leadership in the mining sector locally...
Women in Mining Honoured as Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Empowerment Across the Value Chain
Zimbabwe is reinforcing its commitment to women’s empowerment across the mining value chain, recognising that their full participation is crucial for both sector growth and national development, Mining Zimbabwe reports.
By Ryan Chigoche
The message was emphasised at...
WEMZ Awards to Honour Women Leading Sustainable Mining
All is set for the second edition of the Women Empowerment in Mining Zimbabwe (WEMZ) Awards, taking place today, with the spotlight firmly on women who are driving change in Zimbabwe’s mining sector, particularly within small-to-medium-scale...
Fidelity and Formalisation Central Pillars to ASM-Led Gold Production Surge in 2026
Zimbabwe's gold mining sector stands on the cusp of a defining year, with projections from the 2026 State of the Mining Industry Report outlining a path from approximately 47 tons in 2025 to a target of...
The Legal Limbo of Zimbabwe’s Artisanal Miners: A Reserved Sector Without Definition
While their contribution to the national fiscus is undeniable, artisanal mining, although a reserved sector for citizens, has been trapped in a legislative paradox that leaves its practitioners vulnerable and disenfranchised, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo...
In This Age, Respect Has to Take a Leading Role: A New Mantra for Global Mining
In a world where responsible mining is increasingly non-negotiable, the key to a sustainable future may lie not just in stricter policies, but in a single, powerful principle: respect, Chancellor Chidziva, the Deputy Provincial Mining Director...
Price Slump and Challenges Force Artisanal Miners to Abandon Zimbabwe’s Lithium Fields
A significant exodus of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASM) from Zimbabwe's lithium sector has been revealed in a new study, with many abandoning their mine sites entirely due to economic pressures and operational challenges, Mining Zimbabwe...
ZMF Champions Mining Sector Reform at MineEntra Conference
THE Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) is set to host a pivotal conference aimed at driving formalisation and sustainable practices within the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, which now accounts for the bulk of the country’s...
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